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Old 02-17-2006, 09:20 AM
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Re: Engine oil

The 3.8 takes 5qt with oil and filter change. 5w-20 is becomming more widely used due to its fuel saving characteristics ( thinner oil flows better). You can switch to 5w-30. the 3.8 is the exact same motor internally from a year or so when they recommended 5w-30. It was the same thing in my taurus. It wanted 5w-20 when the engine hadn't changed from the year previous when 5w-30 was recommended. You fine with either oil.
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